1981 Ford Falcon vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Falcon weights approximately 480 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ford Falcon | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Falcon | SP |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
